Here We Are

Written & illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

Part of the Here We Are series

A person is introduced to the planet Earth and its inhabitants.

6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 8,152 ratings

40 pages· 483 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a whimsical journey through Earth's wonders with a father’s heartfelt guide for his child. Explore the vastness of space, the diversity of humanity, and the beauty of our planet. With humor and warmth, this book invites readers to embrace kindness and unity. What lessons will you uncover about our shared world?

From the publisher

Oliver Jeffers, arguably the most influential creator of picture books today, offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child—and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home. Insightfully sweet, with a gentle humor and poignancy, here is Oliver Jeffers’ user’s guide to life on Earth. He created it specially for his son, yet with a universality that embraces all children and their parents. Be it a complex view of our planet’s terrain (bumpy, sharp, wet), a deep look at our place in space (it’s big), or a guide to all of humanity (don’t be fooled, we are all people), Oliver’s signature wit and humor combine with a value system of kindness and tolerance to create a must-have book for parents.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 483
Reading age: 3–6
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about kindness Books about the world Books about outer space Books about social themes Books about new experiences

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What readers & critics say

Reviews

6.3

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6.0

“Here We Are is just a little bit quirky, just a little bit silly, and absolutely darling all the way through. The illustrations are cute, and they somehow get cuter the more you look at them. The message is wonderful: we're all here on earth, with lots of things to see and lots of people to help you when you need it. I love giving this as a new baby gift, and I love reading it to my own kids.”

Lauren Hancock

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5.8

“Beautiful illustrations and a beautiful message about the earth, the people and animals on it, and our opportunity to care for and respect each other. It may be a little deep for younger kids.”

Mr. Staccato

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6.5

“What a fantastic story that applies to all little ones. We can all be kind in this big world we live in.”

The Notorious RAD

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